As time goes by, Maker Faire Shenzhen has gone through 11 years. Since its launch in 2012, surprisingly, we have changed eight venues in total, from creative parks to university campuses. On the one hand, this means that our event has been expanding year by year, but on the other hand, we have to start from scratch and coordinate with various venue partners every year, which is quite stressful.
You might still remeber that, in 2019, we partnered with Vanke Design Commune and present MFSZ19 at this “maze park”. We were fortunate enough to meet a partner who made us determined to break the tradition of “changing venues every year”. In 2021, we planned to launch the MFSZ21 event at the Design Commune, but it got cancelled due to the pandemic. This year, we want to invite you to join us on this journey as we gather again at the Design Commune in November!
Vanke Cloud City Design Commune
Design Commune Aerial View
Vanke Cloud City Design Commune (hereinafter referred to as Design Commune) is located at the northern green corridor of Vanke Cloud City. It is positioned as a design cluster, serving as the creation unit for a provincial-level cultural and creative industry demonstration park in Guangdong Province.
The four major blocks of the design commune were designed by more than 10 top architects in the industry. The overall spatial experience is unique. By interweaving multiple horizontal planes, the entire park maintains relative independence and a quiet atmosphere, while also integrating with greenery to create a low-density, open courtyard-style, aerobic office space.
Details of Design Commune
Design Commune is committed to overturning the existing industry chain with a new model. While promoting industry restructuring and reshaping rules, it designs the future. With industrial clusters as its development strategy, it reconstructs a complete design industry, where enterprises can gather to realize equality, mutual assistance and growth, building a forward-looking highland for “design clusters”.
After several years of operation, the Design Commune is not just a design cluster, but has also reconstructed a complete design ecosystem that forms an industry foundation linking consumer design, space design, product design, spatial experience, and media in multiple dimensions. In 2019, the Design Commune was selected as a “municipal-level cultural and creative industry park” in Shenzhen.
MFSZ19 Flashback
As the organizer of the event, we put a lot of effort into finding the right venue. Not only do we need to ensure that the venue is suitable, but we also hope that it aligns with our values, which allows the maker community to have more cross-border communication and collaborations with the local communities.
In early 2017, Chaihuo Maker Space settled in the Design Commune. We hope to leverage the influence of Maker Faire to strengthen the collaborations between makers and the community in the Design Commune. Moreover, its operating concept of “aggregating the upstream and downstream of the design industry and promoting industry restructuring” coincides with our efforts to establish an international innovation platform for in-depth service industry upgrades.
With MFSZ19 successfully held in the Design Commnue, it become a natural thought to keep it at the same venue as it was last time. We hope that this year’s collaboration will further deepen the connection between the maker community and the local ecosystem.
Maker Faire Shenzhen 2023
November 11-12, 2023 (Weekend) Vanke Design Commune
We are now calling for Makers of Solutions! If you want to showcase your innovative ideas and the impact they have on industry innovation, meet like-minded makers, and explore the specific applications of cutting-edge technologies in various industries at one of the largest maker innovation events in the world, we invite you to sign up by scanning the QR code below or clicking here. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing your journey of continuous innovation!
Call for Makers of Solution
Scan to Register Registration Period: June 27th, 2023 – September 30th, 2023
As an annual event for domestic and overseas maker communities, Maker Faire Shenzhen has emerged as a key event connecting Shenzhen’s local hardware ecosystem with the global tech community since its launch in 2012. The event has attracted visitors from nearly 100 countries and regions, which is a cross-border festival with high participation from the international innovation community. It is also a platform for communication and collaboration between industries and makers.
MFSZ has focused on the cross-border integration of science and technology innovation with traditional industries. While showcasing the collaboration of maker communities, exploring the unlimited potential for innovation, it has also demonstrated the achievements of the maker community in practicing technology cross-border and applying innovation in vertical scenarios.
If we consider the events from 2012 to 2017 as our efforts to connect and promote the maker community, after 2017, we have started to focus more on how to integrate more industries with us and build a communication platform between the community and industries.
In 2017, we began to focus on professional makers, highlighting the efforts and attempts made by the professional maker community to promote industrial innovation through the Maker Pro section.
In 2018, MFSZ started to introduce professional audiences and invited enterprise teams from various industries to the event, attempting to establish a platform for dialogue between innovation and traditional industries.
In 2019, the event made an effort to attract professional audiences from various industries, bringing teams from 50 well-known enterprises and facilitating communication and connection with makers on site, resulting in nearly 1,000 potential cooperation opportunities.
Exhibitor Feedback of 2019
If you are a decision maker at a company/ organization and want to promote your brand at this international platform, as well as gain the opportunity for deep involvement, communication, and even collaboration with the global maker community, we sincerely invite you to become our sponsor. This year, we offer limited sponsorship packages at three levels: Enabler Sponsor, Ecosystem Sponsor, and Community Sponsor. As a sponsor, you can effectively connect with your target audience, gaining maximum exposure and in-depth participation during the event.
Enabler Sponsor: who supports makers with platform based services (software and hardware technology, resource sharing, and incubation acceleration);
Ecosystem Sponsor: who has a strong foundation in verticle industry and looks to collaborates with makers on new product development, and new technology application;
Community Partner Sponsor: who wants to support the community via assisting in event organization;
Highlight Element Sponsor: who sponsors a specific highlight element of MFSZ 23 such as customization workshop, maker party or customization photo spot.
Receiving Comprehensive Sponsorship Returns in the Most In-Depth Maker Event
Honorary Return Recognized as the sponsor of the Maker Faire Shenzhen 2023, becoming a focal brand in the global maker community.
Promotional Return Gain online and offline exposure across all channels through comprehensive promotional and marketing efforts integrated by the event organizer.
Display of the company logo and name on the booth backdrop (printed by the organizer);
Location individually labelled on the event site map;
Logo exposure, online and offline promotion, global brand exposure.
On-Site Return
Multiple booth sizes are available, occupying a prime location on the exhibition floor (including customized construction);
Right to organized customized workshop, experience products from the user’s perspective;
Distribution of promotional materials in the exhibition area
Forum Return
Forum speaking opportunities;
Free tickets to forums and parties;
Distribution of promotional materials and products for forum attendees.
All sponsorship benefits can be customized and tailored to meet the specific needs of yours. Please contact us via email sponsor@chaihuo.org to obtain 1:1 sponsorship consultation with us.
Maker Faire Shenzhen 2023 will provide a precise and vertical flow of participants to give your brand the opportunity to get closer with potential customers and partners. With our strong media resources and extensive promotion channels, we offer plenty of brand promotion and exposure opportunities for our sponsors. For more details on sponsorship packages, please clickhereto download the sponsorship package.
Maker Faire Shenzhen 2023 November 11-12, 2023 (Weekend) WHERE ARE THE MAKERS?
Over the past 12 years, the development trajectory of Maker Faire Shenzhen can be seen as a microcosm of the development of maker culture in China.
2012: “Gathering Small Wisdom, Journeying through the Great Future” – This was the first Mini Maker Faire in China, with less than 1000 attendees, and was more like a gathering within a small circle. But we saw the infinite possibilities emerging from the maker community.
2013: The slogan was absent, and the maker community was still small. In the OCT Creative Park, there were cross-disciplinary exchanges among different creative communities, silently laying the foundation for cultural output.
2014: “Innovate with China” – the event was upgraded to the Featured level for the first time, with a significant increase in scale compared to previous years, and the beginning of professional independent forums. This year, makers began to enter the public’s view.
2015: “Everyone is a Maker, what are you waiting for?” – This year’s Shenzhen International Maker Week became one of the largest Maker Faires in the world. This year, the concept of “maker” was elevated to a national level, and the trend of “mass innovation, mass entrepreneurship” swept across the country.
2016: “My World, My Creation” – As the sub-venue of the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Week, the event was held for the first time in the commercial center area, experiencing unpredictable weather from typhoons to scorching heat. Many makers succeeded in your entrepreneurial endeavors this year, but it seemed like there were even more failures. The hype around entrepreneurship shifted towards rationality.
2017: “Makers, Go Pro” – The event took place at the university campus for the first time, focusing on Maker Pros and providing a platform for diverse innovators and makers to showcase themselves, presenting more possibilities for the growth path of makers to the entire community.
2018: “Co-making in the City” – The main venue of Shenzhen International Maker Week, where individuals and groups with shared visions and values gathered to showcase stories, projects, and explorations of collaboration among different communities and people.
2019: ” To the Heart of Community, To the Cluster of Industry” – The event was upgraded to the Maker Faire Shenzhen, attempting to attract professional audiences and focusing on pragmatic aspects such as solving the needs of industrial upgrading and co-developin. It aims to build a platform for innovation and industry dialogue and collaboration.
Check out the Maker Faire Shenzhen 2019 Recap here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk6eG4gsfeI
We’re excited to highlight what some of our veteran makers have been up to lately. After interviewing these experienced creators, we want to share their inspiring stories with the community.
These makers are like old friends who have watched Maker Faire Shenzhen grow over the years. How have they continued believing in their ideas? How are they using their creativity to make things that help industries innovate? We hope their stories provide some cool ideas and motivation.
Today, let’s meet the talented maker Takasu. He’s been eagerly awaiting Maker Faire Shenzhen 2023 and decided to write us a letter detailing his journey over the past few years.
Hey there, fellow makers! Today, I want to share with you my personal journey as a Japanese maker and open hardware enthusiast. My name is Takasu, and over the past ten years, I’ve been fortunate enough to participate in more than 140 maker events, making me one of the most experienced individuals in this exciting field. But what truly transformed my life was the decision to move to Shenzhen in 2018, where I have become a proud Shenzhenees.
One of the most remarkable aspects of my maker journey has been the co-founding of the Nico-Tech Shenzhen community with Jerald Fu. Comprised of tech enthusiasts from Japan and various other countries, we’ve built a community of over three thousand members on Facebook. Our journey began in 2014 at the Maker Faire Shenzhen, where I had the privilege of being a speaker representing our art collective. You can still find my talk on YouTube and read articles about that remarkable experience.
During the Maker Faire Shenzhen, I was captivated by the energy and innovation emanating from the city’s thriving maker industry. This led me to join the organizing team for the Maker Faire Shenzhen 2015, where I had the honor of inviting numerous brilliant makers from Japan and around the world to showcase their creations. Moreover, I organized an unforgettable event, the Japanese Otaku Style geek dance party known as AKIPARTY, right in front of the Tencent Headquarters at the A8 Music Hall.
Fast forward nine years, and Japanese makers have become an integral part of the Maker Faire Shenzhen. Year after year, our presence has grown exponentially, with more than 30 booths and over 100 participants representing the Japanese maker community. We have forged deep connections, shared knowledge, and celebrated our shared love for making. And let’s not forget the legendary beer party at Baishizhou, where we gather to toast to Shenzhen and the enduring spirit of making.
My love for Shenzhen extends beyond the maker events and parties. I have delved into researching hardware innovation in Shenzhen alongside esteemed friends like Bunnie Huang. Together, we explore the vast world of open-source hardware, immersing ourselves in the Shenzhen hardware ecosystem. This journey has led me to switch my career path from the art collective to joining Switch Science, an open-source hardware company. Now, I have the privilege of supporting Shenzhen-based hardware companies such as M5Stack, Elephant Robotics, and the renowned Seeed. Through these experiences, I’ve discovered not just a job but a true lifework, all rooted in the magic of Maker Faire.
Reflecting on the past ten years, I’ve come to realize that my story mirrors the very essence of Maker Faire Shenzhen itself. It’s a testament to the transformative power of the maker movement, capable of reshaping one’s professional career and entire life. But beyond that, it exemplifies the diversity and openness of the Shenzhen maker community. We come from different backgrounds, cultures, and areas of expertise, yet we come together to celebrate our shared love for making and innovation.
And now, as the anticipation builds, we Japanese makers eagerly await the upcoming Maker Faire Shenzhen 2023. We invite each and every one of you to join us, engage in lively conversations, share your stories, and, of course, raise a glass of beer with us. Let’s relive the magic, forge new connections, and celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Shenzhen maker community.
So mark your calendars, fellow makers! The countdown to the next chapter of Maker Faire Shenzhen has begun. Together, let’s continue to embrace the maker spirit, nurture diversity, and make Shenzhen a hub of creativity and innovation.
See you at Maker Faire Shenzhen 2023!
Cheers,
Takasu
Thanks for Takasu’s engaging stories. Would you like to experience the vibrant maker community and ignite your next solution or project idea? Join us at the Maker Faire Shenzhen on November 11-12 to connect with fellow makers and innovators. Our event offers an inspiring atmosphere to spark your creativity. We hope to see you there!
If you are interested in sharing your story of Maker Faire Shenzhen with us, welcome contact us: info@chaihuo.org
We are excited to announce that Raspberry Pi has become the Enabler Sponsor of Maker Faire Shenzhen 2023 (Booth: A5).
Raspberry Pi LinkedIn
Raspberry Pi is an innovative company that has made a significant impact in the world of computing and education. Its affordable and versatile single-board computers have become a go-to choice for hobbyists, educators, and developers seeking to learn, experiment, and achieve their goals with ease. Apart from providing devices for educational and home use, by working with diverse designed partners, Raspberry Pi has also been deployed in a wide range of industries, driving the digital transformation. We are fortunate to have the backing of a highly esteemed company that shares our vision of promoting innovation and digital transformation.
Democratising technology – providing access to tools – has been its motivation since the Raspberry Pi project began. By driving down the cost of general-purpose computing to below $5, they’ve opened up the ability for anybody to use computers in projects that used to require prohibitive amounts of capital. It has helped to remove the high entry cost to computing for people across all demographics.
Raspberry Pi technology has also been deployed in tens of thousands of applications in a variety of industries across the world. From design to production, Raspberry Pi’s network of Design Partners leverages Raspberry Pi solutions to build powerful devices, tackling real-world challenges and promoting digital transformation.
Through the charity Raspberry Pi Foundation, the company has engaged millions of young people around the world in learning computing and digital making skills through a thriving network of clubs and events, and through partnerships with youth organizations. They enable any school to offer students the opportunity to study computing and computer science through providing the best possible curriculum, resources, and training for teachers.
Products
Some of Raspberry Pi Products
Raspberry Pi offers an extensive product line equipped with all the components needed to run basic computing tasks. The hardware consists of a wide range of Raspberry Pi computers and microcontrollers, cameras and displays, add-on boards, power supplies and cables, cases, as well as peripherals. The software includes the Raspberry Pi OS, Raspberry Pi Imager and Raspberry Pi Desktop. These devices and platforms are designed to be versatile and used for a wide range of applications such as home automation, robotics, gaming, and media centers.
With over 46 million units sold worldwide by 2022, Raspberry Pi has become one of the most popular and widely used single-board computer platforms. It has helped to democratize computing and make it accessible to people from all walks of life. The company’s success has also led to a thriving community of users who share their projects, ideas, and tips on various online forums and platforms.
Why MFSZ23?
Raspberry Pi plays a crucial role as an amplifier for the maker communities, and since its establishment in 2012, it has been dedicated to making computing accessible to everyone. As the enabler sponsor of MFSZ23, they hope to meet more Raspberry Pi enthusiasts in China face-to-face, to feel the Chinese maker culture, gather more Chinese Raspberry Pi lovers together, and let Raspberry Pi help more people, especially Chinese makers, students, embedded engineers, enterprises, and industries achieve better digital transformation and upgrade.
Some Projects Made with Raspberry Pi
Make sure to visit Raspberry Pi at Booth A5, where you can get hands-on experience with their latest products and services.
Maker Faire Shenzhen has been a key event connecting the Chinese local hardware ecosystem with the global tech community. Raspberry Pi’s commitment to innovation and excellence aligns with our goal of creating a platform for fostering collaboration and sparking limitless innovation opportunities. Through their participation, we hope to showcase the latest in technological advancements and inspire the makers in attendance to create new solutions for the challenges of our time.
By bringing together the maker communities from various industries who continue to innovate and create, Maker Faire Shenzhen 2023 will explore the specific scenarios where their innovations have been implemented and seek to uncover how they tackle challenges brought by emerging technologies and market changes. It will also shed light on their efforts and stories in driving digital transformation within their industries.
As of now, there are only a few booths available for enterprises. For intending exhibitors who have not yet registered, please seize the opportunity and scan the QR code below to register now!
Maker Faire Shenzhen 2023 is just one month away! Today, we are officially announcing the list of selected individuals/teams/universities for free exhibition booths.
Since the official announcement of the “Call for Makers of Solution”, we have received enthusiastic sign-ups from many individuals/teams/universities in just three months. After rounds of rigorous reviews, finally, we have confirmed the list of individual/team/university participants, even though it was a tough decision!
As the interface and bridge for communication between technology innovation and industry application, the Maker Faire Shenzhen 2023 is particularly excited to see the following four types of projects:
Cutting Edge Technologies
Tiny Machine Learning (TinyML), Artificial Intelligence Content Generation (AIGC), Large Language Models (LLM), Edge AI, Web3, Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN), Encryption Technology, Privacy Computing, Robotics/Robotic Arms, Augmented Reality, Biotechnology, and New Materials/Substances.
Industrial Solutions
Smart Agriculture, Worksite Operations, Distributed Energy, Smart Parks, Smart Malls, Disaster Prevention and Relief, Carbon Neutrality, etc.
Technology Education
Innovative Products, Solutions, and Educational Resources Related to Technology Education.
Tech Services
Technology Service Provider, Digital Equipment Services, Manufacturing Service Provider, Promotional Service Provider, Capital/Investment Firm, Technology Media.
So today, let’s unveil the list of selected individuals/teams/universities participants! Come and see who made it!
Maker Faire Shenzhen 2023
List of Shortlisted Individuals/Teams/Universities
Congratulations to the individuals, teams, and universities listed above!
See you on November 11th-12th at Nanshan Vanke Design Commune~
To ensure a better experience for professional visitors, we are thrilled to announce that the MFSZ23 Professional Visitor Pre-registration is now open! Pre-registration comes with a host of benefits, including reduced wait times for on-site registration, access to a comprehensive list of exhibitors, and updates on exhibition developments and exhibitor information.
Here’s how to pre-register: Simply scan the QR code below and complete the registration form by filling in your basic information. You’re all set!
We are committed to providing you with the highest quality exhibition experience and want to ensure that all our visitors have access to the latest exhibition guidelines. Don’t forget to check back for further information updates!
Join us on November 11-12 at the Vanke Design Commune in Nanshan, Shenzhen. We can’t wait to welcome our professional visitors to Maker Faire Shenzhen 2023!
As many of you may already know, in November, we will have a grand event for makers, engineers, and enterprises: the highly anticipated return of the Maker Faire Shenzhen after a three-year hiatus!
The Maker Faire Shenzhen this year will bring you numerous surprises and celebrations. One of the most significant events should be the official presence of Raspberry Pi as our enabler partner. They will showcase their products and solutions to all Raspberry Pi enthusiasts and community members in China. (Raspberry Pi Booth: A5)
Undoubtedly, this marks a major milestone as it is Raspberry Pi’s first visit to Maker Faire Shenzhen, partnering with Seeed Studio and Chaihuo Maker Space and creating a face-to-face discussion opportunity for countless Raspberry Pi lovers in China.
Maker Faire Shenzhen has been a key event connecting the Chinese local hardware ecosystem with the global tech community. Raspberry Pi’s commitment to innovation and excellence aligns with our goal of creating a platform for fostering collaboration and sparking limitless innovation opportunities. Through their participation, we hope to showcase the latest in technological advancements and inspire the makers in attendance to create new solutions for the challenges of our time.
Raspberry Pi LinkedIn
During the Maker Faire event, the Raspberry Pi official team will engage in multiple interactions with the onsite community users.
They will showcase the latest products and solutions of Raspberry Pi at booth A5 on both the 11th and 12th.
Additionally, on the morning of the 11th at 9:15 AM, GMT+8, the Co-founder of Raspberry Pi Foundation, and CEO of Raspberry Pi Ltd, Eben Upton, will have a conversation and discussion with Eric Pan, the CEO of Seeed Studio, during a forum session, which is expected to last approximately one hour.
On the afternoon of the 12th, an offline meetup with Raspberry Pi users will be hosted at Chaihuo Maker Space. During this event, the Raspberry Pi official team will have in-depth interactions and discussions with the attendees present at the venue.
Raspberry Pi Meetup at Maker Faire Shenzhen
Taking advantage of this cool opportunity for Raspberry Pi’s official visit to China, we have also organized a meetup specifically for Raspberry Pi enthusiasts attending the Maker Faire in China, partnering with Raspberry Pi and MagPi team!
The Raspberry Pi Meetup is one of the activities of Maker Faire Shenzhen 2023. There will be Raspberry Pi official team and Raspberry Pi enthusiasts gathering to discuss Raspberry Pi projects and possibilities. We cordially extend an invitation to Makers who would like to show off their Raspberry Pi projects or share project ideas to attend this activity. Your projects should b Raspberry Pi-based and can encompass Electronics, Robotics, IoT, AI, Home Automation, and more. Let your creativity thrive with Raspberry Pi as your starting point!
Who might want to attend?
The Shenzhen Raspberry Pi Meetup welcomes individuals of all backgrounds who have a passion for Raspberry Pi. Makers, students, engineers, or enterprises who wish to present their Raspberry Pi projects or share project ideas are encouraged to attend and engage with fellow attendees. Prepare to exhibit your innovations, have your inquiries addressed, and receive the assistance necessary to overcome any obstacles hindering your progress!
Participation requirement
Your projects should be Raspberry Pi-based and can encompass Electronics, Robotics, IoT, AI, Home Automation, and more. Let your creativity thrive with Raspberry Pi as your starting point!
What you’ll get during and after the Meetup
Share interesting ideas and engage in technical discussions with other attendees.
Have the opportunity to communicate directly with the Raspberry Pi official team.
Your project will have a chance to be showcased in the dedicated section of MagPi.
Activities at Shenzhen Raspberry Pi Meetup
Showcasing your own Raspberry Pi projects
Engaging with members of the Raspberry Pi official team
Sharing interesting ideas and engaging in technical discussions
Experiencing Raspberry Pi products, including numerous Raspberry Pi products and Seeed’s star Raspberry Pi-powered devices
Time: Sunday, November 12th, 2023, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM GMT+8
Location: Chaihuo MakerSpace Multifunctional Activity Room, Shenzhen, China
Join us at the Shenzhen Raspberry Pi Meetup to share your projects, ask questions and talk with the Raspberry Pi official team. Don’t forget to bring along any of your projects, as this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your work!
23 Industry innovation and Interactive experience workshops
Nearly 1,000 cool projects
This is the most comprehensive and ultimate guide for Maker Faire Shenzhen
Please keep it!
Send the keywords “Guide Map”to「Chaihuo Maker Space」WeChat official account to get an online guide map
What to see and do? BANG!
1. Maker Forum
Time：Nov. 11-12 9:00-18:00
「Through the Cycles」、「Tech for Good」
「Cyber Farms」、「Things w/ AI」
Under the theme “Where Are The Makers,” this year’s forum at Maker Faire Shenzhen aims to explore the developmental trends within the maker movement, as well as explore the vast potential and opportunities for future pathways and value realization. Furthermore, we also seek to highlight the innovators who continue to drive advancements in various industries. We aim to explore specific scenarios where the innovations have been implemented, examine how the makers navigate the challenges with emerging technologies, and showcase their efforts and stories in promoting digital transformation.
More than 30 countries and regions with 123 booths. From the USA, UK, Sweden, Japan, Spain, India, Poland, Singapore, Korea, Nepal, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and many cities in China. Bringing cutting-edge technology solutions from around the world: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Open Source Hardware, wearable devices, robotics, 3D printing, agricultural technology…… We’ll be waiting for you to come and explore all of them!
3. Innovation Workshop
Time：Nov.11-12 10:00-17:00
This year, for the first time, we have divided our workshops into two categories: “Industry Innovation Workshops” and “Interactive Experience Workshops”. There are 23 different workshops for you to gain professional skills and have fun at the same time!
In addition to workshops as a way to get more involved in the event, you can also experience the highlights of Maker Faire Shenzhen 2023: Smart DancingUmbrella, Have Fan environmentally responsive interactive installation, 3D Printed Formula Race Car, Digital Intelligence Magic Box, Robot Bartender, Quadrupedal Robot Go2, and more! In total, there will be 12 spotlight projects for you to explore!You can get the MFSZ23 peripherals by punching the card on site!
5. Photo Spots + MFSZ23 Souvenirs
Time：Nov. 11-12 10:00-17:00
We have set five scenarios for agriculture, industry, energy, research, and education for people to think about how new technology is changing the world and how it can advance your industry. Welcome to take photos!
There is also a souvenir shop on site (Booth: A09). We have prepared a variety of limited edition souvenir.
Where
Vanke Design Commune, Nanshan, Shenzhen
When
9:00-18:00 Nov.11-12, 2023
Event Sections
For professional visitors who want to get the Event Booklet, click here.
To register for the different sessions of the Innovation Workshop, click here.
Be an Ecovisitor!
The event venue offers a limited number of parking lots, and we encourage you to visit us with eco-friendly transportation options! The nearby subway stations and bus stations are listed as follows:
Metro: Exit A, Liuxiandong Metro Station(Line5)
Bus: Zhongxing Talent Apartment East Bus Station
Vanke Cloud City Bus Terminal
On-site Photos
There will be a mystery photographer to capture the moments of each participant.If you see the photographer, you can ask him/her to take photos for you.After taking photos, remember to send the keyword “photos”to 「Chaihuo Maker Space」official WeChat account to find the smile you left behind at the scene.
Food
There are many restaurants and cafes in the venue, and there is also a Vanke shopping mall nearby where you can dine
From November 11 to 12, 2023, Maker Faire Shenzhen 2023 (hereinafter referred to as MFSZ23), hosted by Chaihuo Maker Space, with strategic partnerships from Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. and Make Community, and co-organized by Vanke Cloud City, made a successful conclusion at the Vanke Cloud City Design Commune in Nanshan, Shenzhen. With the theme of “Where Are the Makers?”, it comprises the Maker Forum, Maker Exhibition, Workshops, and Satellite Events. The summit brought together over 120 exhibitors from around the world and attracted professional visitors from nearly thirty countries and over twenty provinces in China.
Maker Forum
Following the theme “Where Are the Makers?” the 2-day Maker Forum delves into four sub-themes: “Through the Cycles,” “Tech for Good,” “Cyber Famrs,” and “Things w/ AI.” It invites over 30 guests from various industries to explore trends in the maker movement and how makers can delve into industries to drive industrial innovation.
In the “Through the Cycles” session, the forum gathered seven guest speakers, including Pan Hao, Founder of Chaihuo Makerspace and Seeed Studio; Eben Upton, Co-founder of the Raspberry Pi Foundation and CEO of Raspberry Pi Ltd; Duleesha Kulasooriya, Asia Pacific Innovation Leader and Managing Director at Deloitte Center for the Edge; David James Groom, Community Editor at Make Community; Henri Peng, Greater China Region Strategic Representative and Senior Consultant of Kickstarter P.B.C; Ye Tao, CEO of Bambu Lab; and Chirag Sharma, Senior Analyst at Druk Holding & Investments (DHI). As enablers driving the development of the maker movement, these guests explored and discussed themes such as innovation, collaboration, openness, and, from perspectives like open-source hardware, open-source communities, innovation consulting, digital manufacturing tools, innovation marketization, and national digitization, analyzed the development trends of the maker movement. They shared thoughts on the future direction of makers and the possibilities of realizing innovative and creative value.
In the “Tech for Good” session, speakers including Alex Qian, Director of Vanke Urban Research of China Vanke Co., Ltd.; Cesar Jung-Harada, Associate Professor at Singapore Institute of Technology; Felix Leung, Climate Change Fellow at The Nature Conservancy Hong Kong; Jing Ouyang, Chairman of Deep Blue Date Digital Agriculture Technology; Andrea Magelli, Co-founder of the Future Food Institute; and Jessica Zhou, Head of Innovation Startup Department at ABeam Consulting China, shared their efforts and stories of actively participating in industrial innovation and promoting sustainable development across various industries. Starting from different industries, they collectively discussed how the innovative power represented by makers could become a powerful driving force for the sustainable development of countless segmented industries under the backdrop of global industrial digitization. Additionally, Kate Armstrong, Strategic Deirector at Fab City Foundation, Executive Board, led a panel discussion on the theme of smart cities. Guests including Jinger Zeng, Contest Manager at Hackster .io, Chirag Sharma, Senior Analyst at DHI, and Lit Liao, Founder of Litchee Lab, explored how technology empowers the construction of smart cities from the perspectives of non-profit organizations, community platforms, education, and the technology ecosystem. Through these guest sharing, the on-site audience gained a clearer and more intuitive understanding of how technological innovation deeply integrates with specific scenarios across various industries, driving innovative upgrades in the industry and sustainable development in the field.
This year, we have introduced a new session focused on “Cyber Farms” in our forum, inviting representatives from several institutions and enterprises deeply involved in digital agriculture, including the Shenzhen Digital Agriculture Association, Seeed Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Institute of Modern Agricultural Equipment, Shenzhen Wugu Network Technology Co., Ltd., Kinghoo AgroTech, Shenzhen Deltron Intelligent Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., China Pacific Insurance Shenzhen Branch, Beijing MLog Meteorological Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Deep Blue Data Digital Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd., Chengdu Etfield Agri-Eco Tech Co., Ltd. These representatives collectively presented their insights into the current status, applications, and future prospects of agricultural sensors, smart equipment, data model algorithms, meteorological index insurance, and segmented crop industry services in the context of agriculture and rural areas.
In addition, this year’s forum also partnered with the IECG SynergyHub to incorporate the “Things w/ AI”, focusing on AI+ hardware. Eric Xu, the founder and CEO of the IEGC, along with Kery Peng, a strategic consultant at Amazon Web Services Startup Team, and Richard Zhang, the CSO of Seeed Technology, delivered exciting speeches on open innovation ecosystems, generative AI, ChatGPT, and related topics. This segment also featured 12 AI+ hardware teams participating in project roadshows, including representatives from potential financing enterprises, local research institutions, industry experts, and well-known investment organizations. Through project roadshows and dialogues with attending investment institutions, the event aimed to delve into the integration and application of artificial intelligence and hardware, advancing the construction of Shenzhen’s urban industry clusters.
Maker Exhibit
The Maker Exhibit, as a highlight segment of MFSZ23, has attracted a total of 120+ exhibitors from nearly 30 countries and regions worldwide. They come from various countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Japan, Russia, South Korea, Nepal, Spain, India, Poland, Indonesia, Singapore, and cities and regions in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Inner Mongolia, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Dongguan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
One of the highlights of this year’s Maker Exhibit is the diverse application scenarios and wide-ranging industries involved. Over the two-day exhibition, the showcased projects, solutions, and products cover more than 30 industries, primarily focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), smart manufacturing, technology education, entertainment, smart cities, and smart agriculture. Many well-known industry-leading enterprises participated in this exhibit, including NVIDIA, Raspberry Pi, Seeed Studio, Bambu Lab, and so on. Additionally, more than 10 universities and institutions, such as Shenzhen Polytechnic, Southern University of Science and Technology, Southwest Jiaotong University, Shenzhen University of Technology, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts, Tsinghua University Shenzhen International Graduate School, and Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen International Design School, have demonstrated the practical applications of innovations across industries.
Workshop
The MFSZ23 workshops not only provide attendees with immersive hands-on experiences but also offer a rapid exploration opportunity to learn new skills. In collaboration with industry innovation partners and exhibitors, this year we have a total of 22 workshops covering nearly 40 hands-on experiences over the two days. In addition to interactive workshops on wearable devices, 3D printing, robotics, and gravity-powered car, this year, we have introduced the Industry Innovation Workshops, focusing on the specific digital transformation needs of particular industries. These workshops offer highly customized content for rapid skills training, aiming to drive the digitalization upgrade and transformation of industries.
Satellite Events
To enrich the experience for the attendees, MFSZ23 has added a special satellite events section. We have collaborated with 16 partners, including Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA, Seeed Studio, Deloitte, KiCad, and Vanke Urban Research Institute, to create a satellite event matrix consisting of 10 series of technological innovation activities. The activities include seminars, visits to hardware innovation factories, technical workshops, co-creation surveys, and more, covering popular cutting-edge topics such as open-source hardware, digital manufacturing, edge computing, robotics, digital transformation, digital agriculture, electronic design, and others. This showcases Shenzhen’s unique charm as the capital of innovation and entrepreneurship in China. Through this local technology event matrix, it radiates to the maker community from home and abroad, connects global makers with the innovation ecosystem of the Greater Bay Area, and showcases the business card of innovative Shenzhen.
The success conclusion of this year’s MFSZ further promotes the integration of technological innovation and industrial development, establishing a bridge for communication between technological innovation and industry applications to promote sustainable development and support rural revitalization and industrial digital transformation. We believe that more innovations will emerge in the future, bringing development opportunities to society.
If you happened to miss the excitement of this year, feel free to click here to access the photos of the event.
